The School of St Jude is seeking a qualified and passionate Boarding Parent/House Master to supervise students and manage their welfare and discipline within the boarding environment.

The successful candidate will guide, mentor and support students, helping them reach their full potential while maintaining a safe, structured and family-like boarding environment.

Position details

Organization: The School of St Jude

Position: Boarding Parent/House Master (Male)

Campus: Smith Campus

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Number of vacancies: One

Reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/07/26/01

Minimum qualification: Post-Form Six Diploma in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Counseling

Application deadline: 3 August 2026

About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education in Africa and one of the largest charities of its kind on the continent.

Every year, the school:

• Provides 1,800 students with free, quality education.
• Gives hundreds of graduates access to higher education.
• Provides more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers.

The School of St Jude is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make its mission of providing bright, poor Tanzanian students with free, quality education possible.

Key responsibilities

The Boarding Parent/House Master will be expected to:

• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students.
• Guide and supervise students at all times.
• Ensure students follow established rules, routines and study schedules.
• Promote and organize extracurricular activities.
• Help create a positive, family-like atmosphere within the boarding house.
• Ensure students are neat, punctual, respectful and properly prepared for all school activities.
• Uphold safety, security and child-protection procedures.
• Report and follow up promptly on any identified issues.
• Participate actively in meetings and training sessions to develop relevant skills and contribute to the boarding team.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating discipline, commitment and care toward all students.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian.
• Hold at least a Post-Form Six Diploma in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Counseling.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in educational management.
• Be at least 32 years old, mature and experienced enough to provide parental care to secondary school teenagers.
• Understand the importance of holistic education, human growth and development, with proven skills in supporting these areas.
• Demonstrate empathy for children’s needs and feelings.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, which is the medium of instruction.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Be willing to work overnight.
• Be willing and able to work during weekends.
• Be able to adapt to the school’s diverse policies and procedures.
• Previous clinical or nursing experience will be an added advantage.

Why join The School of St Jude?

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• An opportunity to use their talents and expertise to fight poverty through education.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch during working days.

• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students.
• Guide and supervise students at all times.
• Ensure students follow established rules, routines and study schedules.
• Promote and organize extracurricular activities.
• Help create a positive, family-like atmosphere within the boarding house.
• Ensure students are neat, punctual, respectful and properly prepared for all school activities.
• Uphold safety, security and child-protection procedures.
• Report and follow up promptly on any identified issues.
• Participate actively in meetings and training sessions to develop relevant skills and contribute to the boarding team.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating discipline, commitment and care toward all students.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Be Tanzanian.
• Hold at least a Post-Form Six Diploma in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Counseling.
• Be at least 32 years old.
• Understand the importance of holistic education, human growth and development, with proven skills in supporting these areas.
• Demonstrate empathy for children’s needs and feelings.
• Be willing to work overnight.
• Be willing and able to work during weekends.
• Be able to adapt to the school’s diverse policies and procedures.
• Previous clinical or nursing experience will be an added advantage.